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Election of Judges in Mexico Was Marked by a Low Turnout

Mexico is the first country to elect all of its judges through a citizens vote, although only 13 percent of eligible voters participated.

Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Barber Shop”, in Parana, Brazil.

Forecasts predict a turnout of between 18% and 20% of the population, compared to a turnout of over 60% in the 2024 presidential elections.

Can the popular vote alone guarantee a judiciary that is more ethical, technical, and connected to citizens?

“President Bukele’s foreign agents law is a blatant move to silence dissent and dismantle what remains of El Salvador’s independent press.”

The Supreme Court ratified the President’s authority to cancel the temporary legal protections under the humanitarian parole program.

The operation took place at a site where apartments are being built near Florida State University, according to local media.

On May 26th, 43 people embarked on the Migrant Trail, a 75-mile walk in solidarity with people who have died crossing the border.

Nicolas Maduro’s ruling party said it won 82.68% of the votes cast for the National Assembly, and 23 of 24 governorships.

The announcement of the bill to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks has revived the debate in Chilean society.